Frank Discussion on Hate

[Eilonnwy]

The word 'hate' has many connotations, that's part of the problem this discussion has going in. I hate mushrooms, for example. I don't simply dislike them. I fucking hate them. That kind of hate harms no one, so it's really a non-issue.

I feel the same way about green beans. Mushrooms, though, are one of my favorite foods.

I would say that you hate the person who killedyour mother (continuing your analogy) because of your resentment of that person for what they've taken from your reality. They truly did nothing to you directly for you to hate, they didn't rape you or punch you, most of theese hates are indirect or based off of prejudiced. They're the ones based off of resentment and envy.

I think killing my mother is a bit more direct than you make it out to be. :/

What would it take for you to not harbor that resentment thus ridding you of the hate?

Depends on the offense. Killing my mother I think is a transgression that is almost impossible to get over. Stealing my cash is different. Recovering that cash and apologizing could do the trick. (Though trust would be lost)

Can a Robot hate?

I don't know. I'm not a robot.

But as near as I can tell, feelings result from biological occurrences within our brain. Of course that's an over simplification,I would not devalue feelings based on that, but if it's required to have feelings...then...but who knows what the science can do in decades or centuries.

If there was a drug that temporarily disabled your emotional ability what would happen after it wore off?? Would you still hate your rapist?

Well, since it's temporary and my emotions come back, I think I would still hate my rapist.